Gayle Lantz is President of WorkMatters Inc., a corporate consulting firm that helps companies improve performance by growing great leaders, engaging employees, and helping people make the most of their work. Clients include NASA, Microsoft, Southern Company, MassMutual Financial Group, and Compass Bank as well as a variety of small and midsized businesses. Gayle is a former officer with TIAA-CREF, a national financial services organization and leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields. She frequently speaks to groups on issues related to personal and organizational effectiveness. Her articles and/or quotes have been featured in a variety of business publications including Harvard Management Update, Wall Street Journal Online, Human Resource Executive, Chicago Tribune, and FastCompany.com. Gayle is the publisher of My Daily Coach Calendar, the Mastermind Quick Launch Kit, and WorkMatters Tips, a free ezine for leaders available through online subscription at www.workmatters.com/signup.